Ends With Us •Taekook•
INTRODUCTION
𝗞𝗶𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝗲𝗵𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗴
-𝘖𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘪𝘮 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴
-𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦; 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵; 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤
-𝘖𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘯: 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺.
"𝙒𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚; 𝙬𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙨."
𝗝𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗸
-𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵
-𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦; 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨; 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺
-𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘯; 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺.
"'𝘾𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄, 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙚."
Author
Hello, fellow readers.
Author
Welcome to my first book: Ends With Us.
Author
Before we continue with our amazing journey, I want to let you all know a few things about this:
• This books contains mention of abūse, rāpe, and violence. So, please keep that in mind.
• Updates can be irregular. I am sorry, that can't be changed.
• I will try my best to give long chapters.
Author
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|A Different World|
Chapter 1: A Different World
The Kim Mansion had an early clock; where activities of the household begin since the break of dawn and lasts until late midnight.
It was a usual thing! They say, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise---and this, in consideration, the Kim Family fitted perfectly in the phrase.
So, this morning, like any other, the maid walked in the bedroom with a tray of coffee in her hand, which she quietly, without making a single sound to disturb the light-sleeper, placed on the bedside table and excused herself.
But when the scent of the petrichor from the soil due to last night's rain, entered his nostrils, the man woke up, with his droopy eyelids slowly opening up.
His lazy gaze turned to look at the alarm, that told him that he was 20 minutes earlier. And he silently shut it off, sitting on his bed and sipping his coffee, drowsily.
With every sip, the caffeine stole a fraction of his drowsiness and filled inside him, the taste of a bitter yet slow morning. He looked out at the mist covered sky, and dew-drenched trees, with unknown species of birds sitting for a while, chirping and then flying away.
A regular sight for him, anyway.
Grabbing the coffee in one hand, he pulled over the duvet and walked over to the balcony and the white curtains that danced with the after-rain breeze.
He looked around, seeing the doves perching on the ceramic statues, and walls, cooing and snuggling into each other. Ah, talk of a boring sight.
He watched them work---the workers of his family, whose names he knew very well; each of theirs', one by one.
It was his empire, and he stood above his people, watching them prosper, and laugh joyfully.
After his coffee time was over, he looked at his clothes prepared on the bed for him as he grabbed the towel and went inside under the cold shower, for a better, awakening morning.
Taking a last look at himself in the mirror, he walked out, as the long queue of workers outside his chamber, lined on both sides of the corridor made way for him and bowed at him, when he walked past them, downstairs to the hall.
With slow steps, and adjusting the sleeves of his shirt, he went towards the dining table to see his father already reading the morning newspaper and his tea cup before him.
Kim Namjoon
(noticed him) Taehyung-ah!
Kim Taehyung
(smiled) Good morning, appa.
Kim Namjoon
Ah...did you hear this news? (read it out) A train in Malaysia collided with another; and it resulted in the death of 300 passengers!
Kim Namjoon
507 people injured--are you even listening, Taehyung?
Kim Taehyung
(stuffing the napkin in his collar before digging in the breakfast) Seriously, appa.
Kim Taehyung
Can we leave some negativity for..I don't know, never again, or something?
Kim Taehyung
'Cause I clearly don't want to start my day like that.
Kim Namjoon
(folded his newspaper aside) Merely ignoring the news wouldn't make you happier!
Kim Namjoon
You wouldn't behave so, if I or your mother was there, right?
Kim Taehyung
(frowned, while still eating) I don't know why you are taking it so personally, but that doesn't matter.
Kim Taehyung
You aren't in that situation, right? I'm not saying I don't want to face negativity, but I just don't want to face it, on a regular day.
Kim Taehyung
Let's leave it for evening, okay? I'll look into the news when I come back, alright?
Kim Namjoon
(sighed) Alright, you're right. You've already got so much on your back...
Kim Taehyung
It's nothing, don't bother yourself. Did you eat?
Kim Namjoon
Not right now; I've just had some dry fruits. I'll have breakfast later.
Kim Taehyung
Don't take it late; and take your medicines on time. Also, I might be a bit late tonight.
Kim Namjoon
What's the reason? And by being late just mean, you'll skip dinner too? (interrogated)
Kim Taehyung
(placed his spoons down, as he wiped his lips with the napkin) It's not in my control, appa.
Kim Taehyung
I've had three meetings lined up today; I won't be able to have dinner at home.
Kim Namjoon
(shook his head, sighing) Son, take it slow, alright?
Kim Taehyung
You don't have to worry, appa..(stood up, and pulled over his coat)
Kim Taehyung
I'll be alright.
Kim Namjoon
(pursed his lips) Alright.
Taehyung could feel a hesitancy in his father's gaze when he looked at him, after informing him about his late arrival.
It didn't bother him much, but if that gaze still lingered after a consensual, negotiated talk; then it must mean, there was something more.
Kim Taehyung
Appa, what's wrong? You're not telling me something.
Kim Namjoon
(looked up at him) I was...thinking of hiring a therapist.
Kim Taehyung
(smiled, shaking his head) Therapist? For whom?
Kim Namjoon
For your eomma.
Kim Taehyung
(gaze turned cold and sharp, so did his tone) So, you think, eomma needs mental treatment?
Kim Namjoon
Yes, Taehyung. He needs a therapist. And I've looked into quite a few people, that I-!
Kim Taehyung
Appa. (spoke rigidly)
Kim Taehyung
Eomma is not insane; or mentally disabled with some bloōdy disorder or something!
Kim Taehyung
He doesn't need a therapist to heal him out of something he never had!
Kim Namjoon
You're wrong, Taehyung. Therapy isn't only for people who are mentally disabled or have a disorder.
Kim Namjoon
It's for every human being because we all go through some problems, that we can't share with anyone. Even family.
Kim Taehyung
Our family doesn't need anyone, appa. We are all happy.
Kim Namjoon
We're...happy, huh? And then, if that is so, why do I not see it? Where is my happiness?
Kim Namjoon
(sighed and held his hands) Taehyung, there's one thing about happiness and one thing about feeling a...void.
Kim Namjoon
Your eomma, has been giving us that blankness that we can't even reach him because the distance is too much.
Kim Namjoon
You have to understand how much he needs it, and how much...perhaps, we all need it!
Kim Taehyung
(yanked his hand back and stood up) I told you, I do not need any negativity early in the morning. I thought you understood.
Kim Taehyung
(turned to walk out of the house) Letting an outsider handle the affairs of our home, is a foolish decision, appa.
Kim Taehyung
Don't fall into their words.
Kim Namjoon
(smiled sadly) I know the world more than you, Taehyung.
Kim Namjoon
(looked at him, with an assertive blank gaze)
After all, I was the one who brought you in it.
Kim Taehyung
(looked back at him in disbelief) Are you-!
Kim Namjoon
I'll contact the therapist. Now it's your call whether to meet him with me, or go on with your 'important work'!
Kim Namjoon
(take a deep breath and set his gaze on the newspaper again) Take care, bye.
Taehyung shook his head, gazing at his father for a while. He couldn't believe his father was really negotiating so far, just because of a cause that was so unreasonable that it made him furious!
He stormed outside, straight inside the car as the chauffeur went in and waited for the orders to drive the car.
The engine started, and they drove straight towards the destination: the company.
Whilst a lot of things clouded the young man's mind, he couldn't help getting enraged.
Kim Taehyung
*Therapy? Absolutely ridiculous!*
Kim Taehyung
*My mother is not some mental patient who needs therapy! He will come back to us just fine!*
Kim Taehyung
*And that will happen soon.*
Kim Taehyung
(looked outside) *Nor will I let any outsider step in the threshold of my house!*
Author
That's it for the first chapter, hope you enjoyed it.
|Two Different Worlds|
Chapter 2: Two Different Worlds
In the quietness of the room, and the dark gray walls, the person on the chair bit his nails as his toes dug the ground, consistently.
The room was large, spacey and minimalistic. It had a very calming background and instead of large paintings of tragedy, war or any other depressing image; there were simple images of beautiful puppies and animals, giving a better soothing phase to the eye.
Through the large glass pane, the wind blew in, and the curtains flew. It was the aftermath of yesterday's shower, that brought a different freshness to the soul, cleansing an unknown impurity.
His gaze looked around, as he gulped, taking a grasp of the entire environment. Little by little, it was like, he had a better overview of the world. Like, everything in the room was so free and large; that he could run around and lie, without a care in the world.
A smile came on his lips, as his droops eye bags crinkled due to his smile reaching his eyes. He touched the curtains that softly grazed through his face, before returning to their position.
A beautiful feeling submerged him and his impatience felt quelling down.
Until he looked into the eyes of the person sitting before him, watching his every step with admiration filled eyes and smiling back at him. His eyes talked comfort, as if he was the only person who knew what he felt, himself.
He smiled more and took a deep breath inside. Seriously, nothing more healing than nature. The love of that mother nature.
Lee Yeonjun
Thank you so much. I feel a lot better now. Thank you, hyung...
Lee Yeonjun
(looked outside and took a deep breath) Yes, I...I feel so good. Thank you, hyung...
Lee Yeonjun
(looked at him, smiling) I think I'm good to go.
Jeon Jungkook
(smiled) I'm so happy for you, Yeonjun.
Jeon Jungkook
Sit here and tell me how it felt.
Lee Yeonjun
It felt....a lot. It was like...a wave of realization...
Lee Yeonjun
Realization that I was holding on to it, because of something else in my life...
Lee Yeonjun
Escapism. That's what you said. Yeah, it was that. I couldn't have accepted it then, but I do now...
Lee Yeonjun
I feel like I know, that rather than solving the problems in my life or leaving it be, I was actually snapping myself into a virtual world...
Lee Yeonjun
But... I just realized that...we do not always need to escape from a world to a different world.
Lee Yeonjun
We just need to...realize the better part of our world. We need to know, that there are things out there which are actually a better escape....
Lee Yeonjun
So...even if you need to escape, you just...
Jeon Jungkook
... You just gotta do it the right way.
Jeon Jungkook
And what do you do when a problem falls, Yeonjun?
Lee Yeonjun
Well, I….rather think of all the possible means of how I can solve it, or I...would just...(chuckled)..you know..
Jeon Jungkook
(chuckled) Let's do a practice.
Jeon Jungkook
I believe that you are a very ugly man, Yeonjun. You clearly do not have a sense of identity, any self-respect or any idea on how to behave.
Lee Yeonjun
(smiled, and mumbled) Well it feels weird coming from you, because I know you'd never say that to me.
Lee Yeonjun
But, if I'm being honest, if you think I'm ugly, it's actually your insecurities about being ugly that you're imposing on me to make me feel bad, and then take it, to feed your own ego.
Lee Yeonjun
And plus, I don't think you're one to talk to me about my personality, 'cause you don't pay my bills, neither do you bring any value to my life, so why do you think I should bother about your opinion?
Jeon Jungkook
(smiled proudly)
Lee Yeonjun
And...and, a-also-!
Jeon Jungkook
That's alright, Yeonjun. These are things that you need to realize. Once you let it sink down so deep, that nothing would pull it out, you will become that.
Jeon Jungkook
And tell me about your willpower?
Lee Yeonjun
(nodded) I think, I can finally quit drinking, hyung.
Jeon Jungkook
That's great, Yeonjun!
Lee Yeonjun
Yeah, I think...it was just a way for me to feel better, to escape. But I don't need it anymore.
Lee Yeonjun
(looked out) I've found a better way to escape.
Jeon Jungkook
(raised his brows) Which is?
Lee Yeonjun
Well, I'd talk to a closed one, family member, friend to share things; which I think will most probably be, only you. (chuckled)
Lee Yeonjun
And I could go out, take a stroll.
Lee Yeonjun
I would meditate, focusing on my body. Or exercise, better yet.
Lee Yeonjun
I would indulge in what's real, rather than chasing fake things for temporary pleasure.
Jeon Jungkook
(breathed out) I think, you've had it all, Yeonjun. You can finally...have a healthier life.
Lee Yeonjun
It's all because of you, hyung
Jeon Jungkook
No, it's your efforts. It's you. So, when you step out of this room, go into the washroom, look at yourself in the mirror and say-!
Lee Yeonjun
Yeonjun, you're a fūcking G!
They both dissolved into a small laughter and when that died, smiles full of admiration danced on their lips and Yeonjun hugged the man before him.
It was emotional; too emotional. Yeonjun knew the chances of him seeing Jungkook again, would only decrease lesser over time but he knew he'd still make time for him; for the person who made his life. For the person who held his hand and guided him to the right path.
Lee Yeonjun
(sniffed) Thank you, hyung...thank you so so much. I don't know what I would've done without you, thank you so much!
Jeon Jungkook
(caressed his back gently) You're welcome....you are always welcome.
Jeon Jungkook
(pulled away, and wiped his cheeks) May God bless you, Yeonjun.
Lee Yeonjun
With a little bit of Jungkook-shi's wisdom! Amen, God!!
Jeon Jungkook
(chuckled) No, wisdom is boring. But may God bless you with all amateur mistakes and lessons you need to learn, so that one day, you become a great person...
Jeon Jungkook
That your future generation will look up to. That the world will remember.
Jeon Jungkook
(smiled) That's what real success is.
Lee Yeonjun
(nodded, smiling) Thank you again, hyung.
There was a knock on the door that captured both their attentions. Jungkook responded in a loud voice, with an 'enter' and the door knob opened.
Choi Hyunjin
Hyung, your appointment with Mr. Kim is awaited. Shall we leave?
Jeon Jungkook
(looked at Yeonjun) Stay in touch, hm? I need to know that progress.
Lee Yeonjun
(nodded) How can I not hyung? You are the unforgettable person to me. Thank you...
They hugged for a last time, before Jungkook pulled away and Yeonjun bowed to him, in respect before tearing his gaze away from the person and walking out of the door.
The assistant that stood on the doorstep watched him leave as he closed the door behind him and walked over to the man, who was packing his stuffs.
Choi Hyunjin
It was successful, but I can't believe it. This man was the most fūcked up person I've ever known!
Jeon Jungkook
Well, people change, Hyunjin. My job is to make them change for the better.
Choi Hyunjin
I fūcking hated his guts, y'know? The way when he came the first day and began to order everyone around, like bro? You don't own the world?
Choi Hyunjin
And now, he just smiled at me and bowed his head before leaving! Can you believe that?
Choi Hyunjin
Bro changed from an absolute punk to a gentleman, in just three months! Wow...
Choi Hyunjin
You're magical, hyung!
Jeon Jungkook
(smiled and leaned closed to him, whispering) Life is magical, dear.
Jeon Jungkook
Now c'mon, let's go. We're going to a different world, now.
Choi Hyunjin
(walked out with him) But we should end it quickly, okay? I am feeling very hungry!
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